IP Litigation Practice Manager

A leading law firm is seeking an IP Litigation Practice Manager to join the team in Washington, D.C. The firm is celebrated for its inclusive culture, innovative approach, and dedication to career development. This position offers meaningful responsibility and the chance to contribute to high-impact legal work in a collegial and growth-oriented environment. Who You Are You have 5+ years of experience managing practice operations, attorney development, or legal administration in a large law firm environment Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills Comfortable working with attorneys, leadership, and cross-functional teams Analytical and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities What You’ll Do Support operational and strategic initiatives for an intellectual property litigation practice Partner with leadership on budgeting, staffing, workflow coordination, and team management Assist with attorney development, evaluations, mentoring, and training initiatives Oversee work allocation and support resource planning across litigation matters Collaborate with recruiting, HR, and administrative teams on hiring and integration efforts Prepare reporting and analytics to support business and operational decisions Help improve internal processes, communication, and practice efficiency What Success Looks Like Practice operations run smoothly across teams and offices Attorneys and staff receive strong operational and professional support Leadership has clear visibility into staffing, performance, and business trends Processes and workflows improve efficiency and collaboration Salary Range: $175,000 – 195,000 annually, based on experience Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid (4 days on site, 1 WFH) Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr